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I hadn't heard of Supreme before but this popped up for sale locally. It's obviously a Jazz copy and looks nicely made. I enquired of the seller who said Supreme was a subdivision of Gibson that sold only basses. I have found absolutely no evidence of that. There's no nothing on the back of the...

I’ve used various brands and all have given up after quite short periods of time. This is in a home environment so weren’t subjected to any abuse like a gigging musician might give them. Are there any out there which stay the course?

It’s something I’ve often wondered about. They surely aren’t bought by gigging musicians who’d have more sense. Are they bought by collectors who just stick them in a room and occasionally trade them with other collectors? Do they get mounted on a wall and admired? What do you think?

I would class myself as a beginner having come from a six string guitar which I played when younger I have now in my advanced years have decided to take up the bass, something I’ve always been fascinated by and wanted to do. The only tuition I can get is by looking at YouTube videos but many...

I’ve got a chance at these two basses. This is the SR650 if you’re not familiar with it. I’ve not been playing long and would like to add a full scale to compliment my Epiphone EBO. What do you think?

Are they a godsend for gigging musicians or a gigantic con trick perpetrated on the bass buying public by the marketing men who have run out of ideas? Why should you buy one and pay for the privilege of having an instrument that looks like it's been dragged down the road? I can see the...

I'm looking to buy a used JB. Any years or periods to avoid or any to go for? Probably be a MIM. I await the sage advice of members.

As a newcomer to basses and the hype that makers use to promote their brand I can't help thinking that those selling premium priced offerings particularly from the US are having a tougher time persuading us to buy their products. Does a US made instrument sound and feel five to ten times better...

I was just on the point of buying a budget one and thought I would ask on here. Could I get away with a an app on my phone? Do I need one at all? I'm starting out after coming from guitar.

I'm s complete beginner at bass but I have some six string guitar experience quite a few years ago. I've always wanted to learn bass and now have the opportunity being retired with time on my hands. What do I get? A cheap model like a Ibanez, Cort, Vintage or the like or a better more expensive...